Maurice
Mercer
Democratic nominee challenging Rep. Gary Palmer in Alabama's 6th Congressional District (2026)
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Background
Maurice Mercer is the Democratic nominee for Alabama's 6th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election, challenging Republican incumbent Gary Palmer. He won the Democratic nomination in the August 11, 2026 special primary. [2, 6]
Mercer grew up in Midfield, Alabama, and attended Troy University, where he studied Business Administration. [1, 4, 11] He has described owning a small business and working in the private sector; as of the time of his campaign, he works as an account executive for Spectrum Business, a Fortune 500 company. [1, 6]
Mercer served three terms on the Pelham City Council from 2012 to 2025, including as Council President from 2020 to 2025. His campaign notes he was the first African American elected to the Pelham City Council. [1, 10]
Mercer is running on a platform he describes as "Community First, Country Forward," focusing on economic relief and local investment. 3
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 6, Alabama
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Account Executive, Spectrum Business (Democratic nominee for Alabama's 6th Congressional District)
- Website
- mauricemercer.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 8newsBirminghamWatch voter guide lists Mercer and Palmer as AL-6 candidates
BirminghamWatch announced its 2026 General Election Voter Guide and listed Maurice Mercer alongside Republican incumbent Gary Palmer among the Birmingham-area U.S. House candidates covered.
Introducing our 2026 General Election Voter Guide · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 21newsMercer–Palmer AL-6 matchup highlighted in ABC 33/40 November election preview
ABC 33/40 published an election preview identifying the 6th District race as Mercer (D) against incumbent Gary Palmer (R), confirming the general-election pairing ahead of the November 3 vote.
Nov. election preview: Alabama voters to decide governor, Senate seat and key local races · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 14newsAlabama general-election sample ballots, including AL-6 race, made available
Alabama sample ballots for the November 3 general election became available through the Secretary of State's website, according to WSFA. The ballots include the Mercer vs. Palmer matchup in the 6th District.
Decision 2026: Alabama sample ballots now available for Nov. 3 ... · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 12filingMaurice Mercer wins Democratic nomination in AL-6 special congressional primary
The Birmingham Times reported that Mercer, a former Pelham City Council member, won the Democratic nomination for Alabama's 6th Congressional District in the special congressional primary held on Tuesday, August 11. Republican incumbent Gary Palmer also won his party's nomination, setting up the general-election matchup.
Mercer, Palmer and Akin Win Nominations in Special Congressional Primary · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Centrist Independent Voter (CIVPAC) organizationCIVPAC endorsed Maurice Mercer in the Democratic primary (August 11, 2026). No endorsements for the November general election were found in available sources. The campaign website does not list endorsements. centristindependentvoter.com · Aug 2, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $6,539
- Spent
- $4,676
- Cash on hand
- $1,863
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6AL06184(opens in a new tab)
Sources 9
- [1] Introducing our 2026 General Election Voter Guide(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [2] Mercer, Palmer and Akin Win Nominations in Special Congressional Primary(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [3] Nov. election preview: Alabama voters to decide governor, Senate seat and key local races(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
- [4] Decision 2026: Alabama sample ballots now available for Nov. 3 ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
- [5] CIVPAC Endorsements Archives - Centrist Independent Voter(opens in a new tab) Sep 7, 2026
- [6] A voter guide to Alabama's special primary elections(opens in a new tab) Aug 10, 2026
- [7] A look at Alabama's 6th Congressional District Democratic ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 7, 2026
- [8] Mercer Running on “Community First, Country Forward” in AL-06(opens in a new tab) Jul 27, 2026
- [9] PLATFORM | Maurice Mercer For America(opens in a new tab) Dec 9, 2024